1. Declutter the North-East Corner
The North-East (Ishan) is the most sacred direction in Vastu. It is associated with divine energy and clarity of thought.
- Keep this corner clean and free from heavy furniture or clutter.
- Place a Tulsi plant here to amplify positivity. Learn more about the significance of Tulsi Maharaj here.
Internal Link: Check out our full guide on directional Vastu tips.
2. Keep Your Main Entrance Vastu-Aligned
The main door is the gateway of energy. A well-aligned entrance can welcome wealth, health, and peace.
- Keep it well-lit and clean.
- Avoid placing dustbins, broken pots, or shoes directly in front.
External Resource: Read this Vastu-approved door design guide.
3. Use Soothing Colors
Colors impact mood and energy. According to Vastu:
- Use light shades like off-white, light blue, or pastel green in bedrooms and living areas.
- Avoid dark reds and blacks for walls.
Internal Link: Learn more about Vastu colors for every room.
4. Rearrange Furniture for Free Flow of Energy
Heavy furniture should be placed in the South or West to stabilize energy.
- Leave open spaces in the North and East.
- Don’t block windows with large furniture.
External Resource: Great furniture layout ideas as per Vastu from Livspace.
5. Introduce Natural Elements
Natural materials and elements like wood, clay pots, plants, and water features balance the five elements (Panchamahabhutas).
- Keep indoor plants like money plant, bamboo, or Tulsi.
- Use clay water pots in summer for cooling energy.
Internal Link: Read our post on Vastu plants that purify energy.
External Link: Discover more about sacred Tulsi practices at tulsimaharaj.com.
6. Keep Mirrors Strategically Placed
Mirrors can double the energy—good or bad.
- Place mirrors on the North or East walls.
- Avoid mirrors facing the bed or entrance.
Internal Link: Tips on mirror placements according to Vastu.
7. Light a Diya Daily in the Evening
Fire is a purifier in Vastu. Lighting a lamp at dusk connects you with positive, divine energies.
- Place the diya in the North-East or center of the home.
- Use cow ghee for best results.
External Resource: The spiritual significance of lighting a diya.